SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST.

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DFAS in Indianapolis seeks a senior human resources leader to direct core HR program functions in a customer-centered environment, aligning with DoD, OPM, and DFAS regulations. The role designs studies to address long-term HR challenges and develops practices to enhance agency services.

The incumbent will supervise staff delivering operational personnel services, oversee planning and workload reviews, and ensure training, EEO compliance, and performance appraisals are correctly executed.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience defines the ability to advise on HR programs, processes and systems.
• Experience leading HR services in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to develop strategies to achieve short and long-term goals with broad impact.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage core HR program functions in a customer-centric environment.
• Design and oversee special HR studies to resolve long-term human capital needs.
• Develop HR practices to enhance programs and service quality.
• Organize, plan, and direct the work of staff providing operational personnel services.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including staffing, training needs, EEO policy implementation, and performance evaluations.

Skills

HR management

Supervisory leadership

Policy implementation

Customer service

EEO policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

• Directs and manages core human resources program functions in a customer-centric environment in accordance with law, regulations, standards, policies and precedents of the Office of Personnel Management, DFAS, and the Department of Defense.
• Designs and oversees the conduct of special human resources studies that develop customer specific options to resolve long term human resources problems or anticipate future human capital needs.
• Develops human resources practices and initiatives to enhance the Agency's human resources programs and provide best customer value and service.
• Responsible, directly or through subordinate supervisors, for organizing, planning and directing the work of staff providing operational personnel services.
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning and reviewing work, staffing the office, identifying training needs, implementing EEO policies, evaluating employees' performance, and carrying out disciplinary actions.

Duties

• Directs and manages core human resources program functions in a customer-centric environment in accordance with law, regulations, standards, policies and precedents of the Office of Personnel Management, DFAS, and the Department of Defense.
• Designs and oversees the conduct of special human resources studies that develop customer specific options to resolve long term human resources problems or anticipate future human capital needs.
• Develops human resources practices and initiatives to enhance the Agency's human resources programs and provide best customer value and service.
• Responsible, directly or through subordinate supervisors, for organizing, planning and directing the work of staff providing operational personnel services.
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning and reviewing work, staffing the office, identifying training needs, implementing EEO policies, evaluating employees' performance, and carrying out disciplinary actions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:

serving as a senior advisor to top management officials in order to advise on Human Resource management programs, processes and systems; leading others in delivery of HR services in a customer focused environment; implementing Human Resources Management policies and procedures; and developing strategies to achieve multiple short and long-term goals with broad impact.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• Moving expenses may be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click
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• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%).
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.